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Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $1,154,777.25 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2015-036 (U-5532 A) with Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. for the Construction of the South Josephine Boyd Street Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements
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Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering and Inspections
Council District: 4
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Hanna Cockburn, 373-4368
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2015-036, South Josephine Boyd Street Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements, have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. for $1,154,777.25.
BACKGROUND:
This project includes federal/state funding and is subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The M/WBE Program Plan expressly states, “...the following categories of contracts shall be excluded from the scope and application of this Program Plan: (a) Contracts that are subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program as set forth in 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26 or any successor regulations or legislation.”
The DBE goal for this project is 9.00%. Atlantic Contracting Company is a DBE firm and will achieve the DBE goal of 9.00% with its own workforce.
The work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials required for the installation of roadway and sidewalk improvements on South Josephine Boyd Street from Spring Garden Street to north of Wright Avenue. The work includes fine grading, storm drainage, asphalt paving, pavement markings, pedestrian signals, retaining walls, erosion control and ADA compliant sidewalks and wheelchair ramps.
The bids were opened on November 19, 2020, and the apparent lowest, responsive bidder was Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. with a bid of $1,154,777.25.
The other responsive bids received were:
Smith-Rowe, LLC $1,199,364.22 DBE=10.62% Mt. Airy, NC
Sharpe Brothers $1,227,959.38 DBE=9.05% Greensboro, NC
Yates Construction $1,525,424.87 DBE=9.00% Stokesdale, NC
Branch Civil $1,526,800.00 DBE=9.05% Morrisville, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is March 2021. The proposed date of completion is July 2022.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $1,154,777.25 are budgeted in Street and Sidewalk Capital Project Fund account 401-4561-01.6015 A14120.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Transportation that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2015-036 (U-5532 A) for the Construction of the South Josephine Boyd Street Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements to Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. for the bid amount of $1,154,777.25.